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Delta Platinum Edition 43-420 Instruction Manual

Platinum edition 2-speed heavy-duty wood shaper
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Platinum Edition 2-Speed
Heavy-Duty Wood Shaper
(Model 43-420)
DATED 9-17-99
PART NO. 432-02-651-0012
©Delta International Machinery Corp. 1999

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  • Page 1 Platinum Edition 2-Speed Heavy-Duty Wood Shaper (Model 43-420) DATED 9-17-99 PART NO. 432-02-651-0012 ©Delta International Machinery Corp. 1999...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ................................3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR SHAPERS ......................4 UNPACKING AND CLEANING............................5 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Assembling Spindle Raising And Lowering Handwheel ..................8 Assembling Extension Wings To Shaper Table....................8 Assembling Switch Bracket And On/Off Switch....................9 Assembling Fence To Shaper Table ........................10 Assembling Guards To Fence Body........................12 Assembling And Changing Spindles........................13 Assembling Table Inserts ............................14...

  • Page 3: Safety Rules

    If you have any questions relative to a particular applica- tion, DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted Delta to determine if it can or should be performed on the product.

  • Page 4: Additional Safety Rules For Shapers

    ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR WOOD SHAPERS 1. WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE YOUR WOOD 20. ALWAYS feed against the cutter rotation, as shown SHAPER UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND in Fig. A. INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. 2. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the opera- tion of Wood Shapers, obtain advice from your super- visor, instructor or other qualified person.

  • Page 5: Unpacking And Cleaning

    ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR WOOD SHAPERS (continued) 23. WHEN SHAPING with collars and starting pin, the 27. SHOULD any part of your shaper be missing, dam- cutter should be positioned below the collar whenever aged or fail in any way, or any electrical component fail to possible, as shown in Fig.
  • Page 6 Fig. 3 4. 10 Wide Cast Iron Extension Wings 17. Keyed Washer 5. Wrenches (2) 18. Spindle 6. 7/16-20 x 1 Hex Cap Screws (6) for mounting 19. Tie Rod extension wings 20. Tie Rod Nut 7. Flat Washers (6) for mounting extension wings 21.
  • Page 7 Fig. 4 27. Fence Body 37. Hex Soc. Hd. Screw (4) for mounting guard mounting bracket to top cover 28. Left and Right fence halves 38. Rod for fence guard 29. Locking Levers (2) for fence halves 39. Holddown for fence guard 30.

  • Page 8: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE SHAPER TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE SHAPER IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. ASSEMBLING SPINDLE RAISING AND LOWERING HANDWHEEL 1. Insert key (A) Fig. 5, into slot in spindle raising and lowering shaft (B) as shown.

  • Page 9: Assembling Switch Bracket And On/Off Switch

    Fig. 9 Fig. 10 ASSEMBLING SWITCH BRACKET AND ON/OFF SWITCH 1. The on/off switch (A) Fig. 9, and switch mounting bracket (B) are shipped inside the shaper cabinet. Open the side door of the shaper cabinet, remove switch pack- age and remove packaging material. 2.

  • Page 10: Assembling Fence To Shaper Table

    ASSEMBLING FENCE TO SHAPER TABLE 1. The fence on this shaper can be mounted parallel to the miter gage slot using two holes (B) Fig. 14, or 90 degrees to the miter slot by using two holes (A). The following illustrates mounting the fence parallel to the miter gage.
  • Page 11 5. Fig. 19, illustrates fence body (C) fastened to the table with the two fence locking handles (F). Fig. 19 6. Loosen locking lever (D) Fig. 20, and slide rear of fence half (G) onto locking bar (E). Assemble remaining fence half in the same manner.

  • Page 12: Assembling Guards To Fence Body

    ASSEMBLING GUARDS TO FENCE BODY 1. Assemble guard bracket (A) Fig. 24, and hex rod (B) to upright hex shaft (C) as shown. Fig. 24 2. Assemble two guard brackets (A) Fig. 25, and clear plastic guard (D) to holddown (E) as shown. Fig.

  • Page 13: Assembling And Changing Spindles

    6. Fig. 29, illustrates complete fence and guard assembly mounted in the alternate position, 90 degrees to miter gage slot. Fig. 29 ASSEMBLING AND CHANGING SPINDLES MAKE CERTAIN THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE. 1. Thread one end of the tie rod (A) Fig. 30, into the threaded hole in the bottom of the spindle (B).

  • Page 14: Assembling Table Inserts

    ASSEMBLING TABLE INSERTS Three table inserts are provided for various size cutters, as shown in Fig. 34. The large insert is adjustable and should be set flush with the table as follows: 1. Remove the three slotted head screws (A) Fig. 34. 2.

  • Page 15: Assembling Spindle Guard

    ASSEMBLING SPINDLE GUARD A 4-1/2 diameter spindle guard is supplied as standard equipment and is supplied with a 1/2 bushing which enables the guard to be used with both the 1/2 and 3/4 spindles. CAUTION: The diameter of the spindle guard should be at least 1 more than the maximum cutting cir- cle of the shaper cutter and the height of the guard should not exceed 1/4 above the material.

  • Page 16: Connecting Shaper To Power Source

    CONNECTING SHAPER TO POWER SOURCE GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: THIS TOOL MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.

  • Page 17: Operating Controls And Adjustments

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 43 STARTING AND STOPPING THE SHAPER To apply power to the machine, push “ON” button (A) Fig. 43. To stop the machine, push “OFF” button (B). Fig. 44 LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION IMPORTANT: We suggest that when the shaper is not in use, the switch be locked in the “OFF”...

  • Page 18: Raising And Lowering Spindle

    RAISING AND LOWERING SPINDLE The spindle can be raised or lowered by loosening lock knob (A) Fig. 45, and turning handwheel (B). To raise the spindle height, turn the handwheel (B) clockwise. To lower the spindle height, turn handle (B) counterclockwise. The scale (C) Fig.

  • Page 19: Fence Controls And Adjustments

    FENCE CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 48 1. DISCONNECT SHAPER FROM POWER SOURCE. IMPORTANT: The fence halves (A) Fig. 48, should be adjusted endwise so the opening at the spindle is never more than is required to clear the cutter. 2. To adjust the fence halves (A) Fig. 48 endwise, loosen the two fence locking levers (B), slide the fence halves to the required positions, and tighten locking levers (B).

  • Page 20: Guard Controls And Adjustments

    GUARD CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS DISCONNECT SHAPER FROM POWER SOURCE. The spring clamp (A) Fig. 52, holddown (B), and clear plastic guard (C) are fully adjustable to provide safe pro- tection for most applications. NOTE: For certain appli- cations, the supplied spindle guard may have to be used or a custom guard may need to be fabricated.

  • Page 21: Operations

    4. Loosen thumb screws on guard mounting bracket (P) Fig. 56, and adjust spring clamp (N) so it will provide inward pressure on workpiece; then tighten thumb screws. NOTE: Thumb screws on guard mounting bracket (R) Fig. 56, can be loosened to permit extension of guard assembly.

  • Page 22: Shaping With Collars And Starting Pin

    SHAPING WITH COLLARS AND STARTING PIN When shaping with collars and starting pin, the following rules must always be followed for good work and safety in operation. 1. Collars MUST be smooth and free of all gum or other substances. 2.

  • Page 23: Starting Pin

    Fig. 67 Fig. 68 STARTING PIN 1. Your machine is supplied with a tapered starting pin (A) Fig. 67, which is used as a support when starting the cut. The starting pin (A) is placed on one of the tapered holes (B) in the table.

  • Page 24: Accessories

    Delta Shaper Accessories High-Speed Steel No. 43-182 Standard Cutter Set. Consists of For Heavy Duty, Utility and Cutters 09-100 to 09-109 inclusive and Collars 3-Lip Shaper Cutters 43-355 Wood Shapers (continued) 09-142 to 09-149 inclusive. Packed in wood box. 3 Lbs.
  • Page 25 Delta Shaper Accessories (continued) Door Edge Detail Bead or Half Round Concave Glue Joint All 2 diameter. bore, T-Bushing. All 2 diameter. bore, T-Bushing. For cutting to 1 Material. 2 dia. bore, T-Bushing. Width Cat. No. Width Cat. No. 42-035...
  • Page 26 Delta Shaper Accessories (continued) Male and Female Sash Drawer Joint Straight All 2 diameter. bore with T-Bushing. All 2 diameter. bore, T-Bushing. bore with T-Bushing unless otherwise Requires use noted. of Stub Spindle. Counterclockwise rotation only. Width Dia. Cat. No.

  • Page 27: Accessories

    Delta Shaper Accessories (continued) Double Sided 8-Cutter Cope and Pattern Set Ball Bearing Rub Collars Includes wide x tongue and For use with carbide-tipped cope and pattern groove cutters. All 2 diameter unless cutter sets and horizontal panel raising cutters.

  • Page 28: Parts, Service Or Warranty Assistance

    Delta Building Trades and Home Shop Machinery Two Year Limited Warranty Delta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any Delta machine, machine part, or machine accessory which in normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material,...

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